The natural history of dogs : Canidae or genus canis of authors. Including also the genera hyæna and proteles / By Lieut.-Col. Chas. Hamilton Smith, ... volume 2
1840, First Edition. Edinburgh : W.H. Lizars. Very good copy bound in contemporary 1/2 leather over marbled boards. Gilt-blocked leather labels to spine with raised bands. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Previous owner's signature to title page. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 299 pages; ix, 299p. plates (mainly colour with tissue guards); 16.5cm. Series: Naturalist's library. Mammalia ; Vol. X. Includes errata for vol. 1. Spine title: Naturalist's Library - Mammalia - Dogs. "Memoir of Don Felix d'Azara": v. 2, p. [17]-76. Item #222271
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